For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,526 students in Washington County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AR are Prairie Grove Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Grades: PK-3
| 801 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
613 County Ave
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Grades: PK-3
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Parson Hills Elem. School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2326 Cardinal Dr
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
476 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Grades: PK-2
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
8 N Double Springs Road
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1810
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1810
Grades: PK
| 60 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 57
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 521-2308
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 521-2308
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
278 W Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1861
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1861
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
14 N Double Springs Rd
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1811
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1811
Grades: 4-5
| 400 students
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
611 Ep Rothrock Dr
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
201 East School St
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
301 S Holcomb St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 601-2776
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 601-2776
Grades: K-9
| 223 students
801 Viney Grove Rd
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4213
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 Viney Grove
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Grades: 4-6
| 315 students
400 Quandt
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Springdale Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 E Meadow Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
351 South Hwy 71
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-3503
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-3503
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
P.o. Box 57
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 634-7151
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 634-7151
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
351 South Hwy 71
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-7151
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-7151
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AR include Prairie Grove Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
6 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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